It is a vain thought to flee from the work that God appoints us, for the sake of finding a greater blessing, instead of seeking it where alone it is to be found - in loving obedience.

To the receptive soul the river of life pauseth not, nor is diminished.

The fact is, both callers and work thicken - the former sadly interfering with the latter.

Opinions: men's thoughts about great subjects. Taste: their thoughts about small ones: dress, behavior, amusements, ornaments.

I would not creep along the coast but steer Out in mid-sea, by guidance of the stars.

When we are young we think our troubles a mighty business - that the world is spread out expressly as a stage for the particular drama of our lives and that we have a right to rant and foam at the mouth if we are crossed. I have done enough of that in my time.

Shall we, because we walk on our hind feet, assume to ourselves only the privilege of imperishability?